51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open door window glass (1) down to distance (A).

A = approx. 335 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass Dimension

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IMPORTANT: Disconnect plug connection (1) from power window motor (2) (risk of trapping).

Installation:

Carry out function check on power window unit and anti-trapping protection.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Motor Plug Connection

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Release screw (1) over opening on outside handle.

Installation:

Insert door window glass (4) with clamping plate (2) in mounting (3).

Tightening torque 51 32 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Door Window Glass, Clamping Plate And Screw

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Slide locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Unclip door window glass (3) with plain bearing from power window unit.

Turn door window glass (3) and feed towards top rear out of guide rail (2).

Fig 4: Turning Door Window Glass

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Installation:

Sliding piece (1) with retaining clip must be correctly located in guide (2).

If necessary, replace defective sliding piece (1).

Clamping plate (3) must be correctly engaged with shim (4) on door window glass (5).

If necessary, replace defective backing (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Door Window Glass, Clamping Plate And Retaining Clip

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After installation: